The wife and I have grown weary of Wichita and want to get out of here. KC-MO, Raleigh-NC, and Denver/Colorado Springs-CO are our first options. Figured I would use the resources of CP to get some info on KC and possible work.

My work experience includes sales, customer service, computer support (both in person and via call center), helpdesk, and management (cell phone shop). I'm looking for work in that vein. I'm also looking for suggestions on what part of town to look at vs avoid.

If anyone has any leads or info to share... it would be greatly appreciated.

Colorado Springs is probably the worst front range city you could move to.

Not terribly familiar with Colorado Springs (recently relocated to the northern part of the front range). I have heard, however, that they have a bit of a "gang problem" there. True? No idea.

When you boil the piss out all these places, and having lived in Olathe until 2010, after 40 years in KC, I am absolutely biased here. Hands down, no better place to raise a family than Kansas City. Folks are fond of talking shit about KC, but I've been all over the United States a dozen times - Kansas City - hands down.

If family isn't a deciding factor, then any of those touristy places are fine. Great skiing in Colorado. The mountain view never changes. The beaches on either coast are fine. Damned water.

I never thought I'd move to Minneapolis, but four years later I love it here. Low unemployment, highly educated populace, and fairly affordable. If weather is a major consideration, the Twin Cities probably aren't an option for you, but if you know what to expect, it really isn't that bad. I just wear more clothing in the winter than before.